Taal Volcano SO2 emissions down to 1,749 MT but seismic activity persists

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from Taal Volcano's main crater have decreased to 1,749 metric tons in the past 24 hours, a reduction from previous averages.

Despite the drop in gas emission, the volcano continues to exhibit seismic activities, with nine volcanic earthquakes and six volcanic tremors recorded in the latest 24-hour period.

One tremor detected on Wednesday was still ongoing as of Thursday morning.

From September 1 to 9, Taal registered a total of 96 volcanic earthquakes and 86 volcanic tremors.

Phivolcs clarified that volcanic earthquakes are linked to magma processes beneath the volcano, while tremors are continuous seismic signals characterized by low-frequency oscillations.

No upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the main crater lake was detected, and no volcanic smog was observed.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating a low level of volcanic unrest.